Programme and General Information WEBINAR SERIES
Why Business Academia and the INSEAD PhD?
Experts in Academic Research. Professors in Management. A PhD in Management (research) is designed for those who are curious about the world around them and who want to contribute new knowledge, new ideas, etc by becoming professors of management in top business schools worldwide. As a thought leader, business professors can influence the way people think and how businesses are managed through your teaching and research The INSEAD PhD in Management is designed for students whose aim is “ to
become professors of management in leading business schools worldwide, and to pursue a career in research and academia �.
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Life as a Business Professor
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Life as a PhD Student
Our Goal Our goal is to provide you the best available training, experience, and advice that will set the foundations for your career as a professor Research: Knowledge creation Teaching: Knowledge dissemination Management of your Institution
Resources A Guide to Business PhD Applications http://abhishekn.com/files/phdguide.pdf The Promise of Business Doctoral Education https://www.aacsb.edu/~/media/AACSB/Publications/research-reports/the-promiseof-business-doctoral-education.ashx | https://www.aacsb.edu/publications/researchreports/doctoraleducation/overview DBA vs PhD in Business https://bestbizschools.aacsb.edu/blog/2016/august/doctoral-business-degrees-phdvs-dba ‌ and many more on the
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Is a promising career in business academia the right fit for you?
Is this for you?
Things to consider : 1) Career : industry or academia?
As an experienced professional or < 5 years
2) Time you spend in the programme â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 years
work experience
3) Do I see myself writing academic journals? Do I enjoy
As a senior undergraduate student, masters student or new alumni
reading the same for the next 5 years and for the rest of my academic lifetime, as a professor of management? 4) Do I have the passion to do research? 5) Interest in research â&#x20AC;&#x201C; baseline tools and skills, and acquire more to pursue excellent research 6) Time to spend in preparing for the application 7) Other opportunity costs high for working professionals
If you are still keen to pursue the INSEAD PhD given the above considerations and sacrifices, then you are welcome to apply.
Diverse academic backgrounds Economics, Mathematics, Computing, Finance by Research, Organisational Behaviour, Engineering, Sociology, Psychology, Human
PhD profiles 2019 / 20 intake
Resources, Operations Management and Logistics, Accounting, General Management / Business, etc.
Level of education attained Direct from undergraduate, without a masters With Masters, some work experience Experienced professional
Incoming PhDs 2019 / 20 intake
18 students 10 countries 61% women 28 yrs old (average) Ave GMAT: 720 Ave GRE Quants %: 93% Q
INSEAD PhD in brief
5 years full-time PhD Not offered in online or part-time format
INSEAD PhD
Fully funded for 5 years
Designed to prepare students to become
Work with Faculty Experts
professors in management and academic researchers To pursue unparalleled research in management
Full scholarships to ALL ADMITTED students, regardless of background, nationalities, etc
And with diverse peers in the PhD Community
Campus Exchange France and Singapore; USA with Wharton Annual Doctoral Consortium â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wharton and INSEAD
Centres of Excellence Behavioural Lab in Paris, Pop up data labs in SGP
8 Areas of Specialisation INTEGRATED ACROSS ALL AREAS
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Decision Sciences • Organisational • Entrepreneurship • Finance
Behaviour • Strategy • Technology and Operations Management
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FULL Tuition fee waiver
5 years of full funding Get paid for your PhD studies
Stipend, living allowance
Research & Conference Budget
Health insurance coverage
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No tuition fees to be paid Generous living allowance (includes accommodation budget) Research & Conference Budget Health insurance coverage (spouse & children)
The Way to Success â&#x20AC;&#x201C; INSEAD PhD Formidable placements in top business schools worldwide Over the years, we have placed students in leading business schools worldwide including Wharton, Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Chicago Booth, Northwestern, LBS, LSE, Imperial, U. of California, IE Madrid, HKUST, CEIBS, NUS, etc. Recent placements include: Stanford, Darden, Foster, Michigan Ross, Vanderbilt, Bocconi, Rotterdam, HEC, U. College of Dublin, ISB, SMU, CUHK, etc.
Incoming PhD Structured forStudents success 2019 Years 1 to 2
Years 3 to 5 Research and Dissertation
Area Exploration • • • • • •
Award of the PhD Degree
Becoming an expert Coursework Research Practicum Summer Paper Campus Exchange Field Comprehensive Exam Research Paper
• • • • •
PhD Candidacy Research and Dissertation Proposal Job Market Review and Search Submission and Defense of Dissertation Graduation
Throughout the programme • • • • •
PhD Teaching Preparation Programme Teaching Practicum Soft-Skills Training Participation in Conferences and Workshops Annual Performance Reviews
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Incoming EngagingPhD withStudents faculty 2019 Early Engagement in the Programme
Years 1 to 2 Application period Contacting faculty is NOT mandatory before and during the application process
Meet as many faculty members
Years 3 to 5 Advisor selection
Work with advisor, committee members, peers
Area Exploration
Research and Dissertation
Becoming an expert
Award of the PhD Degree
• Taking up courses • Research Practicum
• Co-authorship • Dissertation Committees
Throughout the programme Work closely with faculty and peers • Student Advisory • Mentorship
Structured for success Designed to nurture high achievement. Core Courses
Classes
Conducted simultaneously
Typically 2-3 x per week
between France and Singapore
3 hrs 15 min per class (15 min break)
Advanced Courses https://www.insead.edu/phd/academics#programmestructure
Campus exchanges Engagement with Faculty, Peers Campus Exchange (Year 1) Trips for Research Collaboration
Fontainebleau
INSEAD-Wharton PhD Consortium INSEAD-Wharton PhD Exchange
Singapore
One degree. One School. One Experience No difference in the quality and conduct of the programme between Asia and Europe Campuses
1
Curriculum & Quality of Education
4
Campus Exchange Opportunities
2
Faculty, Research Resources
5
Scholarship and Funding
3
Global Academic Placement
6
Application, Admissions Process
Candidate is admitted based on his/her potential to engage in high quality research
What are the next steps? As early as now, we encourage those who are serious in pursuing the INSEAD PhD to take the necessary steps to prepare for the next intake, 2021.
Takes about 2-3 months to prepare for your GMAT or GRE test. You have until end of November to take your test so that we are able to receive it on time. Preferred deadline for applications – December 2020 Reflect on your research interests early, read a lot of journals in your chosen area of specialisation https://jindal.utdallas.edu/the-utd-top-100-businessschool-research-rankings/ Read on the profiles and research of our faculty and learn more about their research interests. It is important that your own interests are aligned with theirs. Although not necessary, engage in research activities or acquire skills (e.g. Python, etc) important to research , if you have the chance.
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Demystifying the criteria of the PhD in Management
Resources
http://inse.ad/phd | http://inse.ad/phd-brochure www.facebook.com/groups/INSEADPhD www.twitter.com/INSEADPhD www.twitter.com/INSEADPhDTeam phd.info@insead.edu
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